In Splunk Cloud, only apps that have been certified and vetted by Splunk are supported. This is because Splunk Cloud is a managed service, and Splunk ensures that all apps meet specific security, performance, and compatibility requirements before they can be installed. This certification process guarantees that the apps won’t negatively impact the overall environment, ensuring a stable and secure cloud service.
Self-service installation is available, but it is limited to apps that are certified for Splunk Cloud. Non-certified apps cannot be installed directly; they require a review and approval process by Splunk support.
Splunk Cloud Reference: Refer to Splunk’s documentation on app installation and the list of Cloud-vetted apps available on Splunkbase to understand which apps can be installed in Splunk Cloud.
Source:
Splunk Docs: About apps in Splunk Cloud
Splunkbase: Splunk Cloud Apps
Question 2
What is the correct syntax to monitor /apache/too/logo, /apache/bor/logs, and /apache/bar/l/logo?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Options:
A.
Option A
B.
Option B
C.
Option C
D.
Option D
Answer:
B
Explanation:
In the context of Splunk, when configuring data inputs to monitor specific directories, the correct syntax must match the directory paths accurately and adhere to the format recognized by Splunk.
Option A: [monitor:///apache/*/logs] - This syntax would attempt to monitor all directories under /apache/ that contain the word logs, which is not what the question is asking. It is incorrect for the paths given in the question.
Option B: [monitor:///apache/foo/logs, /apache/bar/logs, /apache/bar/1/logs] - This syntax correctly lists the specific paths /apache/foo/logs, /apache/bar/logs, and /apache/bar/1/logs separately. This is the correct answer as it precisely matches the paths given in the question.
Option C: [monitor:///apache/.../logs] - The triple dots syntax (...) is used to match any subdirectories under /apache/. This would monitor all logs directories within any subdirectory structure under /apache/, which again, does not specifically match the paths given in the question.
Option D: [monitor:///apache/foo/logs, /apache/bar/logs, and /apache/bar/1/logs] - This syntax includes the word "and", which is not valid in the Splunk monitor stanza. The syntax should list the paths separated by commas, without additional words.
Thus, Option B is the correct syntax to monitor the specified paths in Splunk.
For additional reference, you can check the official Splunk documentation on monitoring inputs which provides guidelines on how to configure monitoring of files and directories.
Question 3
What two files are used in the data transformation process?
Options:
A.
parsing.conf and transforms.conf
B.
props.conf and transforms.conf
C.
transforms.conf and fields.conf
D.
transforms.conf and sourcetypes.conf
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Explanation: props.conf and transforms.conf define data parsing, transformations, and routing rules, making them essential for data transformations. [Reference: Splunk Docs on props.conf and transforms.conf]